Pittsville, Missouri Explained

Pittsville is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Johnson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Pittsville was platted in 1858, and named after Warren M. Pitts, a local minister.[1] A post office called Pittsville was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1954.[2]

References

38.8506°N -93.9903°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Johnson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 20 October 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070939/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_johnson.html. 24 June 2016.
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 19 October 2016.

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